High Court Accepts Petition Challenging Death Sentence in Asiya Rape and Murder Case

The High Court on Tuesday accepted a petition challenging the death sentence of a man in the Asiya rape and murder case, who was convicted by a lower court in Magura district. The court order was passed by a bench comprising of Justice Md Mostafizur Rahman and Justice Md Sagir Hossain. The HC also stayed the Tk one lakh fine imposed on the accused, Hitu Sheikh. Advocate Mohammad Abbas Uddin represented the petitioner.

Key Takeaways:

• The High Court accepted a petition challenging the death sentence of Hitu Sheikh, who was convicted of rape and murder in the Asiya case.
• The HC bench of Justice Md Mostafizur Rahman and Justice Md Sagir Hossain passed the order.
• The court stayed the Tk one lakh fine imposed on Hitu Sheikh for the crime.
• The case involves the brutal rape and murder of a woman, Asiya, who died on March 13 at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
• The incident sparked widespread protests across the country.
• Hitu Sheikh made a confessional statement before the court, and on May 17, the Magura court sentenced him to death and acquitted three others in the case.

Statistics:

• March 5: The night of the rape and murder of Asiya.
• March 13: Asiya died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
• March 5 was when the brutal incident took place.
• May 17: The Magura court sentenced Hitu Sheikh to death and acquitted three people in the case.
• June 25: Hitu Sheikh filed a petition challenging the verdict.

Sources:

• "The High Court on Tuesday accepted the petition challenging a lower court verdict that sentenced a man to death in Asiya rape and murder case in Magura district."
• (Original article does not specify in which newspaper or publication it was mentioned)